Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the staff team at Ifield Drive, for an Experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist for a 6 month Fixed term/Secondment. We are looking for an individual interested in creative and collaborative working and to develop skills in group therapy and to work as an integral part of the neighbourhood mental health team in the community of Crawley
Our therapeutic model is grounded in a relational environment which promotes service users to understand more about themselves and their interactions with others, and to make changes in their lives.
Our work is informed by attachment and trauma-informed approaches enabling for relational and meaningful co-production.
The post holder will provide specialist OT assessment, plan and deliver interventions for individual service users. Alongside this the post holder will be instrumental in delivering Recovery Through Activity sessions to support recovery from an Occupational therapy perspective.
Our core model is mentalisation-based therapy (MBT) and the successful applicant will be encouraged to access further training and development as part of their role.
All staff are supported through a comprehensive supervision package and reflective practice
Main duties of the job
You will be based in Crawley providing assessments and treatment for clients with severe and enduring mental health conditions, liaising with acute care services, Crisis cafes in partnerships with local 3rd sector providers, Police Street triage options and Police Custody Healthcare to support clients with their mental health and wellbeing
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To plan and provide a range of occupational assessments and treatments that will promote recovery and wellbeing for the people that the post holder works with. To provide occupational therapy interventions for referred clients using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hrs within the 9-5, Monday to Friday opening hours of the service.
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Please apply using the link in this advert, and do contact us for an informal conversation and to arrange to visit if you would find that helpful. We are really interested to hear from you.
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This advert is for Senior Occupational Therapist with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 8 months (Would also be offered as a Secondment if internal SPFT employee). The application deadline is 22 Jun 2026.
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